Iran's Ghalibaf warns 'reality is knocking' after US, IRGC trade strikes in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a stark warning, stating, "The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking." His message coincided with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announcing a significant attack on US aircraft carrier support and refueling platforms in the Omani port of Duqm.

The IRGC claimed its aerospace forces targeted logistical support centers for US naval vessels, characterizing the operation as the third stage of its response to what it termed "US military aggression." This exchange escalates tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital international maritime corridor.

In response, US forces conducted strikes against approximately 140 Iranian military targets on Saturday, according to the US Central Command. These targets included Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, communication networks, and coastal surveillance locations. The US stated these strikes were in retaliation for an attack on a commercial ship, the M/V GFS Galaxy, in the Strait of Hormuz, which caused significant engine-room damage and a missing civilian crew member.

The recent escalation follows a series of attacks between the US and Iran, leading US President Donald Trump to declare the end of a ceasefire. Iran had previously announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot that struck a vessel traveling on an unapproved route, warning of a severe response to any retaliation. US Central Command, however, maintains that commercial vessels continue to transit through the waterway.

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The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking.